alleryStart learning →Two identical cans hold water at 80 degrees C. One is wrapped in thick wool. After 30 minutes, which is hotter?
AWrapped, less loss
BBare, less heat loss
CBoth are equally hot
DBare, wool takes heat
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Wrapped, less loss
Wool traps air, a poor conductor, so the wrapped can loses heat more slowly.
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